We’re supposed to feel good because they just complimented our ‘status’. But the tone of their voice is just off, and you can tell that our presence is like a threat to them. Understand this, when you’re a veteran, especially those sure interns-to-be, you can’t afford to fail a subject. If you do, you’ll be extending for another year, or another semester if the subject will be offered during the summer term.

Maybe I should add “Students who regulate the population of juniors and incoming interns” to the definition. They complain that they get low scores because of us. Of course it’s not fair. They don’t study/review.

Generation gap? Please! If we’re lazy, they are lazier. Guess what, they even dictate what they want and don’t want. They can be really ‘abusive’ when it comes to new instructors. When you’re a veteran, you’ve learned a lot about respect during the first time you were a junior, or when you experienced your first majors. Regulars are so lucky that their instructors are so kind, that us veterans are jealous about that fact. But we’re also grateful for our strict instructors who have taught us about the true value of respect.

Maybe this is just a phase for the regulars, or the newbie juniors. (Oh yeah, I thought of a new term to refer to them). We went through that, too. But we gotta brag about being more disciplined than them when we were newbie juniors. Let’s not worry tho. They’ll learn our ways. They’ll learn a lot about respect.

I went on a trail “run” with Kuya Don and Ate Deb. I composed this while we were on the trail. It actually describes the paths we took.

Sometimes in life you have to go through a lot of crap, and pass through unpaved paths. Sometimes you slip and fall. Sometimes you get lost; you take a lot of detours and discover new routes. Sometimes the weather is bad. When it rains you get soaked and feel cold. When it’s hot you get thirsty and feel faint. Sometimes you get tired and want to give up. Sometimes you have to climb hills and mountains, which is the hardest part. But the most challenging part comes with an awesome reward. When you reach the summit, you’re greeted with a breathtaking view.